Graduate Dean's fellowships at University of Nevada, Reno 2025

Eligibility

• The Graduate Dean's Fellowship is open to both domestic and international students who have been admitted to a doctoral program (Ph.D. or doctorate) at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria for the graduate school and maintain full-time enrollment in their program, with a minimum of nine credits per semester.
• The fellowship requires fellows to maintain satisfactory academic progress and prohibits the holding of other fellowships or employment during the fall and spring semesters.
• Summer employment is allowed after the fellowship period ends.

Application Process

• Nomination for the Graduate Dean's Fellowship involves submitting a detailed form that highlights the nominee’s academic achievements, research experience, and broader impacts.

Value/Benefit

• The Graduate Dean's Fellowship provides significant financial support of $50,000 per academic year, distributed in two payments of $25,000 each semester.
• This award also covers out-of-state tuition for eligible non-resident students, easing the financial burden of graduate studies.